Dating Decoded 1.0
Dating Decoded 1.0
Dating Decoded 1.0
DECODED
A PRIMER FOR MEN ON GETTING A
GIRLFRIEND IN SINGAPORE OR ASIA
CONGRA
TULATI
ONS!
You’ve just gotten yourself a clients get to hear (and they’ve paid me
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copy of what very well could handsomely for it).
be the best information you If you’re wondering what is in the
can find on how to meet, mind of one of the world’s top dating
talk to, and date women in coaches, who’s been doing this for nearly a
Singapore. I’m not sure how decade... if you’re wondering what my best
you found out about me or technique is and what I make sure I pass
Aura Dating Academy... but on to every student who passes through
I’m glad you went ahead and my supervision at the Academy, you’ll find
purchased my book. BOTH in this brief book.
I don’t like making big promises or
sweeping statements, but I am confident ABOUT THE AUTHOR
of this... What you’re about to read can Before we begin, here’s a little bit about
change your life. me. As Asia’s top dating coach and
You’re about to get some never- president and director of the biggest
before-released information on dating dating academy in Asia—Aura Dating
women in Singapore and some of my Academy, based in Singapore—I provide
“greatest hits” that only my private proven solutions and practical guidance
“I knew years ago that David had the for men and women on how love lives; and to deliver a
potential to reach the level of the top to be social and how to total solution for excellence
succeed in love and life. in relationships and lifestyle.
mentors and even beyond. And now I’ve lived as a resident When I was a lonely 29-
he’s fulfilled all that and more! With (not a tourist) in five countries year old graduate student,
all his unique experiences and skills, on three continents. Born depressed over my failed
he is totally going to dominate.” in Taiwan, raised in North marriage and completely
America, and now having clueless about dating and
–CHRISTIAN HUDSON, FOUNDER OF THE SOCIAL MAN
lived or worked in many socializing, I had the good
parts of Asia for over 15 fortune to be in a class with
years, I have excelled at the Christian Hudson, the co-
highest levels of academic founder of one of the largest
study of Asian culture, with dating skills companies in
awards and fellowships from the world at the time and
Harvard, Princeton, Michigan, who was then responsible
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Toronto, McGill, as well for running much of its
as national fellowship and operations. He became my
research foundations. I then first mentor in the dating arts.
proceeded to a tenure-track And I owe him a huge debt.
professorship at the National My many mentors
University of Singapore. taught dating skills to, well,
I founded Aura Dating “ordinary” men. But when
Academy to empower men a life-long academic with a
and women throughout the Ph.D. in Asian culture and
world with the social skills, philosophy appears with an
emotional intelligence, eager, deep desire to learn
and dating strategies to and grow, well... the results
find greater happiness and were on a different level. I
fulfillment in life; to equip dug deeper to understand
people with a proven system not just “how” the various
for achieving success in their techniques, strategies, and
social lives, dating lives, and methods worked, but “WHY.”
I applied my specialized expertise in Singapore, which, with almost no
in psychology, philosophy, culture, advertising, is growing exponentially
and other fields to breakdown and every year.
internalize the principles underlying Having a Ph.D. doesn’t mean I’m
social dynamic interactions and a nerdy academic attempting to teach
relationships. Basically, I approached you dating and charisma. Instead,
the subject that way I did all my Ph.D. imagine a “Doctor” who hangs out
research. The outcome astounded at the top clubs in Singapore having
even me. the time of his life. And imagine Having a Ph.D.
I was also lucky enough to count this “Doctor” studied dating and doesn’t mean I’m
many incredibly alpha Asian men relationships with as much tenacity and a nerdy academic
living in Asia as my mentors. I traveled thoroughness as he did his Ph.D. and is
attempting to teach
the globe, training with some of now giving you the low-down in a short,
the best dating coaches around the easy-to-understand guide. you dating and
world. And I started to get really crazy If that gets you excited to read this charisma.
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results. book you just purchased, then good!
Eventually, this led to a flourishing That was the point. Approach each
consultancy, helping men and page and every minute you spend
women around the world from almost reading this with that same optimism
every continent succeed in dating and excitement, and you’ll definitely
and relationships. I’ve successfully learn a ton from these pages that you
coached clients from almost every can apply in your life right away.
continent and throughout Asia, Read it over again once you’re
especially in Singapore, China, Hong done. Absorb and assimilate the
Kong, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, teachings contained herein. Internalize
Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, as well as them until they become a part of you,
many cities in the USA and Canada. for they are the keys to abundance and
In 2010, I resigned my full-time fulfillment in your dating and social life.
tenure-track professorship at the See you on the other side. ON THE COVER
54 CONCLUSION
61 HOW TO ENROLL
Lastly, I’ll give you the “down and dirty” template on how to
begin a conversation, create a connection, and get contact
LET’S GET
info from a beautiful woman in Singapore and much of Asia.
AND ASIA
This section explains
three main differences
you should keep in
mind when dating
Singaporean women in
Singapore, which apply
to most other dating
contexts in big cities in
modern Asia.
DIFFERENCES
ere are three differences that make a In Singapore and Asian cultures, the
difference: dominant society is still relatively conservative
and purposely touching strangers is not
1. PERSONAL SPACE AND common. So keep this in mind and calibrate.
THE POLITE ZONE Lay off the physical escalation until you’re
One factor that is culturally variable is the sense in private, whether it’s in your bedroom or
of personal space. her place. If the two of you really can’t restrain
Some men have the mistaken notion that yourselves, you could use a corner booth in a
you should try to get as much as you can as fast dark lounge, bar, or club, where fewer prying 08
as you can, so they look for every opportunity to eyes can spy.
touch a woman as soon as possible. Not only is this important to protect the
This is a very bad strategy in Asia and lady’s reputation, but also because if you
Singapore. If you’re of non-Asian race, you escalate physically too early—before you can Personal
might get a little leeway because she will think capitalize on her arousal and take things even space is
this is what you’re used to in your society. But it’s further—then you run the risk of releasing her largely
not good to depend on her leniency. sexual tension prematurely. It’s generally better determined
to keep the sexual tension going all the way to by two other
the bedroom instead of releasing the tension factors: Eye
by jumping at every opportunity for physical Contact
contact with her like you’re still a schoolboy. and Hip
Obviously, there are exceptions. Club sluts are Direction.
clubs sluts no matter where they are in the world. Remember,
But as a rule of thumb, de-prioritize physical eyes and
touch in public, at least until you are already lovers. hips.
One good way of thinking about personal
space is in terms of the Polite Zone. Recall the premise behind the
The size of the Polite Zone varies Japanese hit film, Shall We Dance?
from society to society and even In Japan, the Polite Zone is relatively 09
from individual to individual within a large. This distance helps when two
society. The Polite Zone is the distance salarymen need to do a deep bow
between two people that is considered towards each other.
comfortable by both parties. But think of Japanese subway cars,
In Latin America, the Polite Zone crammed full of people on the way to
is quite small. You can get physically work. Why aren’t they all screaming rape?
close to a total stranger in Latin This is because the sense of
America, and they won’t think anything personal space is largely determined by
of it. Think of some Latin dance styles two other factors: Eye Contact and Hip
like the bachata. It’s acceptable to Direction. Remember, eyes and hips.
dance hip to hip with a stranger, or to The next time you get on a
speak so closely to someone that they crowded elevator, try to make and
can smell what beer you were drinking. maintain eye contact with the person
In Japan, society is more reserved. next to you. Then you will understand
Physical touch is not as accepted. why eye contact is a determining factor
Every second she accepts your presence inside
her Polite Zone, she will unconsciously become
more and more comfortable with you and
associate you with her close circle.
with her. Sexual touch is a touch on any spot and Citi Private Wealth, Singapore is the world’s
towards the inside of her body—inner arm, richest country by GDP per capita, topping 13
lower back, her abdomen, neck, face, hair, inner Norway, the USA, and Hong Kong. And for the
leg, and of course, her chest and genital areas. third year in a row, Singapore also has the highest
Believe it or not, to become sexually intimate percentage of millionaires in the world according
on your first date with her, it is actually unnecessary to a report from the Boston Consulting Group.
to touch her sexually while you’re in public. About 17% of resident households in Singapore,
Escalating in public, especially outside which equates to more than one in every six
of a nightclub setting, can often cause a households--have disposable private wealth
Singaporean girl to feel self-conscious, anxious, of over US$1 million, even excluding property,
or nervous. She doesn’t want others to think businesses, or luxury goods.
she’s “easy” or “slutty.” It should go without You might think this makes wealth less of a
saying that such feelings are counter-productive factor. But it doesn’t. It just means the stakes are
to smooth escalation and an enjoyable time for higher.
both parties. Don’t make the mistake of playing the
wealth game to get girls. Sure, it can work... but
3. UNABASHED MATERIALISM only if you’re at the top. And as the reports have
According to a report released by Knight Frank shown, it takes a heck of a lot to stay at the top
Instead of falling into the trap that comes
from buying into society’s bullshit about what
you should want in life, determine your own
set of values and live by them.
What values do you live by? What arguments or reasons do you have for adhering to
those values? You will need to know the answers to these questions in order to hold
your own against the forcible current of Singaporean society’s materialism, undercut
the dead end Social Arms Race, and and succeed in relationships with women without
having to rely on money, status, or looks.
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WE ARE ALL
ABOUT GIVING
WOMEN GOOD
FEELINGS AND
BRINGING VALUE
TO OTHER
PEOPLE’S LIVES.
AN IMPORTANT
CAVEAT
New York girls are different from Lower East Side Moreover, Singapore’s culture is cobbled
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New York girls, that girls from up the street have together from several other, more populous
to be approached differently from the girls down Asian cultures, especially Hokkien Chinese,
the street. Malay, and Indian. Within Singapore, many
Everybody’s the same: We all want to think men ask me to teach them how it’s different
we’re different. dating a Chinese Singaporean versus a Malay
Expats think of Singapore as Asia-light. And Singaporean versus an Indian Singaporean.
Westerners looking for an exotic Asian vacation Of course, there are differences, and we
are often turned off by Singapore because it’s can spend hours discussing these, but it’s a lot
not what they traveled to Asia for—the main like tailors debating what buttons to use on
language is the same as back home, there are an identical suit jacket. The jacket, pants, and
many excellent restaurants for Western food, shirt are exactly the same, but the buttons are
it’s as clean and efficient as any Western country different.
(actually more so), and hotels and fine dining are Learn the fundamentals first.
as expensive as in New York or London.
PART 2:
THE BETTER
WAY TO
THINK ABOUT
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ATTRACTING
WOMEN
or “How Aura Dating Academy
Differs from the PUA Industry”
he Better Way to Think 1. “PICK UP AS SPORT”
About Attracting Women First, the PUA industry approaches the
(or “How Aura Dating process of meeting, attracting, and
Academy Differs from the dating women as a sport. PUAs
PUA Industry”) compete with each other on how
In the autumn of 2004, Neil many or what percentage of
Strauss published The Game: women they can get numbers,
Penetrating the Secret Society of kisses, or fuck-closes from. They
Pick Up Artists, which went on to don’t treat women as human
become a New York Times bestselling book for beings but as HB6’s (Hot Babe
many years. As recently as 2013, I found stacks 6), UGs (Ugly Girls), or pivots.
of the international version of this book piled They don’t really care about her
up right next to the cash register in a major feelings, dreams, or uniqueness,
bookstore in Bangkok. except insofar as it helps them get a
This book revealed a thriving online global “close” of some kind in the sport of pick
community of men who had been sharing their up. They constantly check their progress 21
experiences and knowledge of how to “pick against other PUAs to see how well they’re doing
up” women, as well as the multi-million dollar in the sport of pick up, for example, whether they
industry selling men coaching and products in can “consistently pick up an HB 6.537 on the
this industry. street” or go “five for five in clubs on an HB8-
In tackling the PUA (“pick up artist”) industry, 8.95” or how many views, comments, or thumbs-
I should clarify that within the broad spectrum up’s they’ve gotten on their lay reports on some
of PUA teachers and teachings lie a lot of random online PUA forum.
contradictions and half-truths. It’s easy to poke Now do you understand why women find the
holes in the teachings of the PUA industry. So whole PUA thing so creepy and why emotionally
the points I make here are carefully selected to mature adults find it dehumanizing to women?
reflect the vast majority of PUA teachings. The whole “pick up as sport” idea was actually
How is the PUA industry different from what created specifically to dehumanize women. Neil
is offered at Aura Dating Academy? Strauss explains in The Game that if you view your
interactions with women as if you were just playing
a computer game, then your ego could never be
hurt by rejection because if you see women like
authentic, and real with people. After all, that’s the
only way in which real love can happen. Not from
seeing people as objects in some virtual reality
computer game, but actually opening yourself up
to getting to know and becoming intimate with
real, individual, human women.
Notice that if you take the
“pick up as sport” attitude,
you’ll actually end up with an
extremely weak framework
for interpreting social
interactions (i.e., a “weak
frame”). You’ll be tracking
your closing percentages
with women and comparing
your scores with other players 22
targets in a video game, then every time you instead of truly screening people
get shot down, you can just hit the “continue” to see whether they’re worth
button and play again. No ego damage. No getting to know.
need to actually open yourself up to real people. This means that how good you feel about
Just see people as targets in a first-person yourself will still be dependent on how women
shooter game, and hey, you don’t have to care treat you and what they think of you. Putting your
about what people think of you anymore. It makes self-esteem at the mercy of others is placing your
complete logical sense. If these people aren’t happiness beyond your own control. And that is a
really human beings, if they’re just objects in a recipe for depression and failure. The real issue
video game, then how can they hurt you? Problem was never really resolved. You just learned how
solved. Dehumanization begins. to run away from it.
That’s NOT how we approach social But if you view interacting with women as a
interactions at Aura Dating Academy. possible opportunity to connect with someone-
-if she is up to your standards and worth your
2. BEING GENUINE attention--then you’ll be coming from a much
At Aura, we place a premium on being genuine, stronger framework, one in which how you feel
about yourself is not 3. PUAS AND SHAME
dependent on how What’s a sure sign of a weak frame and an
others view you or immature boy?
treat you and one He exhibits shame in approaching women.
in which your self- Many PUAs suffer from this shame.
esteem and ego They’re ashamed of what they’re learning
are not at the and doing in attempting to approach and attract
mercy of others. women. And that’s because deep down, they think
Instead, YOU they’re actually doing something ethically wrong.
are in the driver’s They mask it with bravado and
seat. You are the comparing scores, but deep down-
one who calls the there’s an inner conflict that will one
shots. You are the one day rear its ugly head and refused
in control of your own self- to be hidden again.
esteem. This is also why many
Because if you don’t view women as the mere guys give up learning 23
then women will be drawn to you without even good feelings and adds value to her life by his
knowing why. very presence.
Women love us because we open ourselves At Aura, our members learn how to live lives
to them without fear, not hiding anything, and in full of love, pleasure, and happiness. And woman
turn, they open themselves fully to us. desperately want to be a part of that.
They make our lives better. And we make The point is not to toil away at beating another
their lives better. player at the sport of picking up chicks, checking
So when we approach a woman to get to off another number-close, club make-out, or notch
know her better and see where things may lead on the bedpost.
with her, we know that we are giving her a rare Rather, the point is to learn how to succeed
opportunity to meet an amazing guy, a man who in forming fulfilling experiences and relationships
can add exceptional value by giving her endless and truly making your life extraordinary.
WOMEN LOVE
US BECAUSE
WE OPEN
OURSELVES
TO THEM
WITHOUT FEAR,
NOT HIDING 27
ANYTHING,
AND IN TURN,
THEY OPEN
THEMSELVES
FULLY TO US.
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PART 3:
THE
“HOW TO”
1. THE FUNDAMENTALS 2. THE ATTRACTION MINDSET
Before I give you any lines, techniques, methods, Also, the most important mindset to have when
or “things to say,” I must remind you that when you’re socializing is what I call the Attraction
it comes to attraction and likeability, the words Mindset.
you say account for less than 10% of the result. The Attraction Mindset dictates that at least
It’s all in the delivery, your body language, eye 90% of your mental processes are taken up with
contact, vocal tonality, and most of all, your the following in this exact order:
mindset during the interaction.
HAVE FUN!
IF YOU PRESENT A GOOD IMAGE WITH
GOOD FASHION AND HAVE SOLID MAKE OTHERS HAVE FUN.
BODY LANGUAGE, TONALITY, EYE
CONTACT, AND THE RIGHT FRAME AND MAKE CONNECTIONS AND SEE IF
MINDSET, THEN YOU CAN SAY JUST PEOPLE MEET YOUR STANDARDS.
ABOUT ANYTHING AND CAN ATTRACT
A WOMAN. The remaining 10% of your mental processes 29
can be taken up with any techniques or strategies
If you don’t present a good image with good you are working on and handling logistics, such as
fashion and don’t have solid body language, where you are going to take her next or handling
tonality, eye contact, and the right frame and obstacles.
mindset, then even the best words probably will If this is your first time attempting a cold
not save you. approach, you will probably forget the Attraction
These are what I call “the fundamentals.” In Mindset, which is a horrible beginner’s mistake.
the Aura Dating Academy Total Transformation Just remember: Have FUN first and foremost.
Program, we have a six-hour sequence of By “have fun,” I mean enjoy yourself. Have a smile
courses on Fashion & Image led by our resident on your face. Get in a fun mood first. That’s the
image specialists, a two-hour course just on MOST IMPORTANT thing, far more important
body language, a two-hour course focusing on than what you say.
eye contact and vocal tonality, and over a dozen
hours of courses on the right attitudes, frames, 3. THE ANXIETY OF APPROACHING
and mindsets. For more info, check out our But since beginners always want to know what to
website: www.auradating.com/transformation say, I’ll give you an excellent default opener.
First, you’ve got to is not a crime. In fact, it is actually a crime for a man
get up the courage to to physically assault you for simply speaking to a
approach that beautiful woman. So modern law actually protects you when
girl you see walking by. you strike up a conversation with a new woman.
Feeling nervousness or However, your caveman brain will still generate
anxiety at the thought adrenaline in your body when you approach a
of approaching and stranger. Heck, my caveman brain makes my heart
flirting with a woman you race when I know I have to raise my hand and
don’t know is incredibly speak up in a large university classroom. That’s
common. In fact, if you didn’t just our evolutionary instincts kicking in.
feel that way, you’re probably not human. Look at it another way though. Successful
Through the process of evolutionary people embrace the adrenaline rush that comes
adaptation, our caveman ancestors bequeathed from taking risks.
to us a brain that is programmed to hesitate Think of it this way: Hundreds of thousands of
before taking certain risks, such as approaching people every day around the world pay over $50
strange women for mating. Back in caveman each to enter an amusement park and ride roller- 30
days, if a man approached the wrong female, he coasters that scare the heck out of them. They
could be bludgeoned to death by her husband, actually pay good money to scare themselves.
brothers, or father who were just out of sight Actually, our brains can’t distinguish between
around the boulder. The cavemen who blithely the feeling of fear and adrenaline. It’s our
attempted to mate with any female he saw had interpretation of the context that makes
his genes eventually weeded out of existence. that feeling either pleasant or unpleasant.
There is about a 100,000 year lag between That feeling you get when the roller-
the evolutionary development of our physical coaster is slowly ascending up the
bodies and our environments. Life in the track to the very first drop is exactly the
modern world means that you’re mostly safe same feeling you get when you’re first
from these caveman risks. approaching a new woman.
Fortunately, in It’s just that the guys who are really good
The possibilities are There is about
modern cities like with women—the masters—have learned to a 100,000 year
endless... and easy to Singapore, merely love and anticipate that adrenaline high and lag between the
evolutionary
come up with. approaching and have trained themselves to feed off that feeling. development of our
physical bodies and
speaking with a woman If you want to learn how to eradicate our environments.
approach anxiety forever, Aura Dating Academy to meet your friend, directions to the nearby art
offers a one-day workshop that takes you into museum, directions to a good sushi restaurant, or
the real world—onto the streets of Singapore— even directions to the restroom.
and takes you through how to do exactly that: But you could also use almost anything in the
How to conquer your approach anxiety, and environment as your pretense.
even in fact, how to turn your greatest weakness If you’re in the pasta aisle at the grocery store,
into your greatest strength.* you could ask whether she knows which pasta
sauce mixes best with seafood.
4. THE OPENER: “DROP THE PRETENSE” If you’re in the travel section of the bookstore,
you could ask her if she’s been to the place on the
Also, the most important mindset to have when cover of the travel guide she’s skimming.
you’re socializing is what I call the Attraction If you’re in a clothing shop, you could ask
Mindset. her for her opinion on the accessories selection
Second, once you’ve walked over and gotten because you’re looking for a gift for your sister.
her attention, what should you say? The possibilities are endless... and easy to
Here I shall reveal to you the most versatile come up with. 31
opener known to man. Some masters use this The point of the pretense is just to break the
as their only default opener because it is THAT ice and get her to start talking...
effective. You can use it in ANY situation in which But... and here’s maybe one of only two tricky
you find yourself. parts...
I call it: “Drop the Pretense.” It’s easy and You have to interrupt her after 2-3 seconds.
simple to use. Anybody can learn it. Don’t interrupt her right away. Don’t interrupt
There are basically just two parts to the opener. her after 5 seconds; that’s too long. 2-3 seconds is
the sweet spot.
I. First, you need a pretense to begin the This means you can’t ask for directions to a
conversation. This is usually some bit of place that is right near you, or she will just point,
information that any civilized, mature human and you’re done. You also shouldn’t ask for
being would be willing to offer you. For example, directions to a place that is really far away, or
directions are a good one. If you’ve ever been a she’ll just give up and tell you to ask someone
tourist lost in a foreign country, you’ve probably else.
done this part before. You could ask directions So you should ask a question that would
to the Starbucks nearby where you are supposed prompt a response of at least 5 seconds, so
that you can interrupt her after 2-3 seconds. Her: [Her answer]
II. After she starts to answer your question, You (after 2-3 seconds): “Actually, I already
you interrupt her after 2-3 seconds with know where it is, haha. I just wanted to come
something like the following: over to talk with you ‘cause I thought you were
really cute.” (sheepish smile)
“Actually no, I don’t really need to know.”
“Actually, I already know.” Her: Haha
“Actually, I don’t really care.”
It’s generally a good idea to get logistical
This interruption will be completely information right after this. Ordinarily, you should
unexpected... And that’s what makes it funny. stay away from boring questions. But in this case,
Yes, funny. It is absolutely essential that she you can capitalize on her emotional high from the
finds your interruption completely unexpected. humor, as well as make yourself seem normal and
This is what makes it funny. not like a player, which can hurt your Believability
Make a girl laugh, and you’re well on your (more on that later). 32
way to getting more intimate with her. But, you only get one logistical question. You
can ask something like the following:
III. Then follow up with your explanation.
“I just wanted to come over to talk with you “So who are you here with?”
‘cause I thought you were really cute,” followed (if it’s in a social environment, like a bar or
by a sheepish smile. nightclub)
You must not do this opener with a serious
or straight face. It must be humorous, and your “So where are you headed?”
smile must be sheepish, like you just got caught (if you’re on a city street or in a shopping mall)
playing a harmless prank.
Thus, putting it all together, you have: Or, you can ask something more pointed like:
You: “Do you know where the Starbucks in “So how do you know the host?”
this mall is located? I’m supposed to meet a (if you’re at a house party)
friend there.” (Or whatever Pretense you’ve
chosen.)
“So how are you connected with [XYZ
company]?”
(if you’re at a launch party or a networking
event)
You can only ask ONE such logistical
question after the opener. Do NOT get caught
up in a question train of boring questions!
Then you can riff off her answer to the
logistical question, or you can move on to your
Transition.
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VALUE
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INVESTMENT
BELIEVABILITY
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PLAYER JUST FRIENDS AFA RAPIST
7. SCREENING thing is, almost every time I ask a guy what he’s
Now that you’ve had a whirlwind tour of how looking for in a woman, the first (and only) things
the V-I-B model works, let’s move onto one of he tells me are her physical traits—how tall she
the only techniques that simultaneously raises is, her bust, waist, and hip measurements, her
all three—Value, Investment, and Believability. hair color, yada yada. Dude, this is one of those
(Before I go on, let me remind you that if you reasons why you don’t have a girlfriend yet. Sure,
have questions or want to dive deeper into the I have a pretty good picture of my ideal physical
V-I-B Model, we’re just an email away: support@ woman. But what we’re after here are her non-
auradating.com. I kept that section short so we physical qualities. Otherwise, you’re just like the
could move on but realize you may need further next creepy guy.
explanation.) Think of at least five non-physical traits and
This technique is called “Screening and write them down. To give you an example, I’ll give
Qualifying.” you an abbreviated version of my current list.
w You’ll see why as we proceed. The “bad” girl character traits I like: Open-
Overall, Screening & Qualifying done minded. Non-judgmental. Non-jealous. Non-
properly: possessive. A girl who “goes with her feelings.” 38
Spontaneous. Adventurous in life. Sexually
Shows that you genuinely have high adventurous. Independent.
standards (Value). The “good” girl character traits I like:
Loyal. Mature. Cultured. Sophisticated. Caring.
Allows her to earn your attention and Affectionate. Responsible. Understanding.
affection for her non-physical qualities I look for a girl who combines the “bad” and
(Investment). “good” girl character traits, the more the better!
In addition, I’m also looking for the following more
Shows her you appreciate her for her personalized qualities.
special characteristics and for meeting your
high standards (Believability). Loves East Asian culture, especially its
movies, art, music, history, fashion, and food
First, Screening. (the last is a deal-breaker)!
You should reflect on what you’re looking Loves to travel and experience new cultures
for in a woman. I know almost all of you know Appreciates the arts and has some artistic
what kind of physical traits you want. The funny talent (dance, drama, music, visual arts)
S & Q (“Screening and Qualifying”)
raises all three of Value, Investment,
and Believability.
“I LIKE X.”
“YOU STRIKE ME AS AN X
PERSON. YOU’RE X, AREN’T YOU?”
Her: Oh, I don’t know. [Me, holding the Her: Uh, oh, yeah. We took a little boat out to
silence and tension while leaning back with a explore the small islands off the coast. And
skeptical look.] then we went diving off the boat. We were
swimming with the fish!
Me: Well, a lot of guys like Thailand for all
the cheap sex. I’m assuming that’s not why Me: Damn, you’re like adventure-girl! I like
you like it. that you about you. Gimme the rock, HB!
Her: Haha, no. [HB gives me the rock and smiles big-time]
Me: (smiling) ‘Cause if it was, that’s okay, Me: You’re really making me want to explore
too. I’m not judging. Thailand now. The closest I’ve been is Bali. You
know Bali? [wait for the nod] The beaches
there were divine, and the surf’s awesome! Me: Wow, you’re an adventurous eater, too!
That’s cool. Mmm, okay, you pass. [Pull her in
[HB nods vigorously] for a big hug.] We can be friends now. [big
smile]
Her: Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard!
This girl opened up after just a little bit of
Me: I went surfing for the first time there, probing. It can get more complex depending on the
and I totally wiped out, like over and over type of girl.
and over. For a more advanced technique, check out my
article on “Challenge Screening” on my blog http://
Her: Hey, me too! Well, I was in Thailand, www.doctorasianrake.com. I’ve used the more
but yeah, surfing’s a lot harder than it looks. advanced technique of Challenge Screening to great
effect on pretentious girls who often think they have
Me: Hey, if you like southeast Asia, you must higher social status, like models, actresses, rich girls,
have been to Singapore. and the like.
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Her: No, not yet, but I really want to. 9. GOING FROM PLATONIC TO SEXUAL
Up to this point, you’ve gotten a great recipe
Me: Cool. I was just there a few weeks ago. for starting conversations with women, building
Man, it’s like a food-lover’s paradise! I connections, and making friends with them.
haven’t had so many different kinds of Now though, you might want to turn things
curries in one place before. sexual.
The easiest way to have women thinking of you
Her: Oh, I’ve heard. I love curry. That’s all we sexually is to project a sexual vibe in your image,
ate in Thailand. body language, eye contact, and tonality. These
are all covered in separate classes and modules
Me: Thai curries are so diverse. Yellow curry, in the Aura Dating Academy Total Transformation
green curry, red curry, and they’re all sweet Program and in the Attraction Accelerated Weekend
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Her: I know, I love it! In addition to these all-important non-
verbal factors, you can also change your verbal
Qualifications from the gauge her current degree of
platonic (the “I like X about attraction to you.
you” variety) to the sexual. I usually do variations
This is most smoothly on this: “Look, missy, just
accomplished after you’ve because you’re all sexy and
delivered a few platonic sh*t doesn’t mean you can
Qualifications. expect everyone to treat you
An easy way to go from like a queen.”
platonic to sexual is to use Or, “Oh, good. I thought
an Embedded Qualification. you were just another pretty
An Embedded Qualification face who just likes shopping
is where you bury the and watching TV.”
X-quality (some sexual You could also be
adjective, like “sexy,” “hot,” more direct, which could
“attractive,” “gorgeous,” be riskier. The degree of
etc.) in the middle or the directness is something 47
beginning of the sentence, you calibrate to the specific
so as not to draw attention context and woman you’re
to it and make yourself interacting with.
sound smoother. With some girls, you
The classic line, “Not might even have to just say,
only are you sexy, but you’re while looking deeply into her
adventurous too!” is an eyes, “I think… you are …
example of an Embedded really… beautiful.”
Qualification where the X is As the interaction
“sexy.” goes further and further,
This is of the form: “Not you can use Sexual State
only are you [X sexual trait], Transference, a technique I
but you’re [Y non-sexual teach and demonstrate in my
trait], too,” which is a good Desire video course and in
way to gradually build my live coaching programs.
sexual interest, as well as to At the same time, you can
NOT ONLY
ARE YOU SEXY,
BUT YOU’RE
ADVENTUROUS
TOO!
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start escalating touch and blaming it on her: you’ll say between the Opener and your first
“Don’t look at me like that. You’re driving me Screen. You literally just insert the short Transition
crazy. Stop it.” in between the Opener and the Screen. As
“You don’t know how hard I’m trying not to I mentioned, the Transition you use will be
kiss you right now.” dependent on the Screen you’re transitioning into.
Eventually--maybe after a couple of hours of There are basically three types of Transitions.
building sexual tension--you can be even more
direct and say, while making sexual eye contact 1. Backstory
and in slow and smooth tonality, “I want to do 2. Observation
you really, really hard.” 3. Tacit
Or, “I am going to do you so hard you won’t
even be able to walk in the morning.” 1. First, with the Backstory Transition, you’re
All of these sexual compliments should be going to transition using an explanatory story or
accompanied by some kind of touch escalation. anecdote. Keep it short and sweet.
The degree and kind of touch you apply Some examples:
depends on the woman you’re with and where “I just got back from an amazing trip through 49
you’re at in the interaction. You can start off with the islands around Phuket. Amazing snorkeling.
a light tap on the outside elbow, to pulling her And the sand was perfect... So where do you like
in for a big hug, to putting your arms around her, to travel the most?”
to pulling her face in for a kiss, to caressing the “Just had a crazy intense workout today at the
body part you’re complimenting, and so on. Crossfit gym... So which gym do you go to?”
But just make sure that your touch escalation “My buddy from Korea is visiting next week,
are rewards. That is, she should feel like she’s and I can’t wait. Whenever we get together,
won that physical touch for the reasons you state we get into some crazy adventures... So, what’s
in your compliment. And if you’re in Asia and the most adventurous thing you’ve done ... this
interacting with an Asian woman, remember to month?”
hold off on sexual touch until you are alone in
private. 2. Second, with the Observation Transition,
you’re going to transition using an observation
10. THE TRANSITION REVISITED related to your Screen. Generally, the more
Now that we’ve covered Screening & Qualifying, specific you can be, the better.
we can return to the Transition, which is what Some examples:
“You look really fit! ... So what do you to Her: “Great!”
keep so fit? What’s your secret?”
You: “So, what’s the most fun thing you’ve
“I love how you’ve matched the blue in your done today?”
heels with the blue in your bracelet and belt.
You’ve got a great aesthetic sense... So what After the transition, you get right into your
kind of art do you do?” Screen.
“You seem like a really cosmopolitan 11. SPECIAL NOTE ON HUMOR
person... So where do you like to travel the Even though there is no stage marked “Humor”
most?” (again, it’s best not to think too rigidly about
sequential or chronological stages, but to
3. Third, you can use the Tacit Transition, which analyze interactions instead using the synchronic
is where you just skip the Transition because you V-I-B model), you should remember to sprinkle
realize that you don’t really need one. A high- in humor throughout your interactions.
value person just asks a thoughtful question 50
and expects a smarts answer. These are best for
high-comprehension environments like a coffee ALWAYS KEEP THINGS LIGHT AND FUN!
shop, a lounge, or a quiet bar.
Some examples, starting from the opener: This is especially true if you’re in a
higher energy or louder environment
“Hey there [smile]... So, what’s like a nightclub. The more
your passion in life?” low-comprehension the
environment—the less
“Hey there [smile]... So people in that environment
what kind of art do you can comprehend
do?” conversations—the more
humor you should use.
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out those classes, which are another good place to
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